Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
June 23, 2025
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
September 22, 2024
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Busting Automotive Myths in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
August 11, 2024
Myths passed around our OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern de... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in OKLAHOMA CITY
July 21, 2024
About 90% of our driving decisions in the OKLAHOMA CITY area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most OKLAHOMA CITY drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From South Side Garage
June 23, 2024
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Oklahoma news. OKLAHOMA CITY people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of OKLAHOMA CITY motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're g... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
June 9, 2024
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Oklahoma folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... More
Technician Training at South Side Garage
March 10, 2024
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive professio... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at South Side Garage
December 24, 2023
These days many people in the OKLAHOMA CITY area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service ma... More
Serpentine Belt Service at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY
July 30, 2023
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In OKLAHOMA CITY
July 2, 2023
Every OKLAHOMA CITY car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced... More